Dear Fellow Collectors, The reason we gather here is to enjoy our hobby, share items from our collections. Also to share our respective knowledge: The last time I posted something in this forum, a member wrote in all caps that he thought it was bad. If that man had been standing in front of me screaming his head off . I would of beat the crap out of him, as I have zero tolerance for obnoxious behavior.
This cap came from Bill Shea, in the spirit of full disclosure it should of been mentioned that. The tee shaped eagle had been reapplied , it has been sewn at the top and glued at the bottom. Also a forum member BergfuherKiser , mentioned to me that the 5th GBR Regiment insignia came from the Austrian resort Kitzbuhl. I'm not sure if these were used during the war or post war addition. Finally the same member informed that this cap was made prior to 1943 , after that time the silver braid was added. This is a custom made cap of doe skin, the straps are sewn in place. It has a few moth nips, and a repair above the eagle.
Peter.
This cap came from Bill Shea, in the spirit of full disclosure it should of been mentioned that. The tee shaped eagle had been reapplied , it has been sewn at the top and glued at the bottom. Also a forum member BergfuherKiser , mentioned to me that the 5th GBR Regiment insignia came from the Austrian resort Kitzbuhl. I'm not sure if these were used during the war or post war addition. Finally the same member informed that this cap was made prior to 1943 , after that time the silver braid was added. This is a custom made cap of doe skin, the straps are sewn in place. It has a few moth nips, and a repair above the eagle.
Peter.
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